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Milestones
Your baby is now 14 weeks old and has come a long way since birth. At this stage, your little one is becoming more aware of the world around them and developing new skills every day. Here are some milestones you can expect your baby to reach:
- Rolling from front to back and back to front
- Grasping objects with both hands
- Babbling and making cooing sounds
- Responding to noises and voices
- Becoming more social and interactive
It’s important to remember that every baby is different and may reach milestones at their own pace. Don’t worry if your baby hasn’t reached a particular milestone yet, as long as they are steadily progressing and growing.
Physical Development
Your baby’s physical development continues to progress rapidly at this stage. They are growing stronger every day and gaining more control over their movements. Here are some physical developments you may notice:
- Better head control
- Stronger back and neck muscles
- Kicking and moving arms more intentionally
- Improved hand-eye coordination
To help support your baby’s physical development, give them plenty of supervised tummy time, provide opportunities for reaching and grasping objects, and encourage movement through play and exploration.
Cognitive Development
At 14 weeks old, your baby’s cognitive development is exploding. They are learning about the world around them through their senses and experiences. Here are some cognitive developments you may notice:
- Responding to familiar faces and voices
- Watching objects and people with interest
- Experimenting with cause and effect (for example, shaking a rattle to make noise)
- Beginning to understand object permanence (that things still exist even if they can’t see them)
To support your baby’s cognitive development, provide plenty of sensory experiences through play and exploration, talk and sing to your baby often, and read books together.
Social and Emotional Development
At 14 weeks old, your baby is becoming more social and interactive. They are learning about relationships and emotions through their interactions with you and other caregivers. Here are some social and emotional developments you may notice:
- Smiling and laughing more often
- Enjoying social interactions, such as face-to-face play and peek-a-boo
- Becoming more interested in other people, especially caregivers
- Beginning to show preferences for familiar people and objects
To support your baby’s social and emotional development, provide plenty of opportunities for social interaction, respond to your baby’s cues and needs, and create a safe and nurturing environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will my baby start sleeping through the night?
A: Every baby is different, but most babies will start sleeping for longer stretches at night between 3-6 months old.
Q: How can I help my baby develop language skills?
A: Talk, sing and read to your baby often, and respond to their coos and babbles as if you are having a conversation with them.
Q: When should I start introducing solid foods?
A: Most babies are ready to start solid foods between 4-6 months old, but talk to your pediatrician before starting.
Q: When will my baby start sitting up?
A: Most babies can sit up with support between 4-7 months old, and sit up on their own by around 8 months old.
Q: How can I best support my baby’s development?
A: Provide plenty of opportunities for play and exploration, respond to your baby’s cues and needs, and create a safe and nurturing environment.